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Asia News Network
6 days ago
- Asia News Network
Two South Koreans killed in Bali paragliding accident
July 24, 2025 BALI – Two South Korean tourists were killed in a paragliding accident at Tanah Barak Beach in Badung Regency, Bali, last week, marking the latest in a string of fatal incidents involving foreign visitors in Indonesia. Denpasar Police spokesperson Adj. Comr. Ketut Sukadi said the victims, identified as Seojin Han, 43 and Jinah Hwang, 41, died after failing to make emergency landings in the sea. 'They were licensed paragliding pilots and experienced professionals. Both had undergone medical examinations and were declared fit to fly before departing South Korea for Bali,' Sukadi said on Tuesday. According to Ketut, Han and Hwang, who were a married couple, arrived in Indonesia on July 11 with seven other South Korean nationals for a paragliding tour. The pair had reportedly traveled to several countries in the past to pursue their passion for the sport. While in Bali, the group had been paragliding at the Panda Paragliding Site in South Kuta since July 12. 'All of them were flying solo, without instructors or tandem partners and they were using their own equipment brought directly from Korea,' Ketut said. At around 11:30 a.m. on July 17, the group began paragliding at the Panda Paragliding Site as usual. Han, Hwang and another South Korean national identified as SK were the first three members of the group to take off that day. However, just 10 minutes into their flight, the wind suddenly shifted and weakened, forcing them to attempt emergency landings. SK managed to land safely on the beach, while Han and Hwang landed in the water, approximately four meters from shore. 'They panicked and failed to remove their harness cocoon before hitting the water, which caused them to drown,' Ketut said. A harness cocoon is a type of paragliding seat that encloses the pilot's legs, providing better aerodynamics and increased comfort during flight. Shaped like a sleeping bag, it wraps around the lower body to help retain warmth and reduce air resistance. Ketut explained that Han and Hwang landed face down in the water, unable to release their harness cocoons and becoming entangled in the parachute lines. Local residents and a fellow paraglider at the Panda Paragliding Site rescued the victims approximately 15 minutes later. They were rushed to Surya Husada Hospital, where they were pronounced dead on arrival. Authorities said they are investigating whether negligence played a role in the accident. They plan to question the victims' fellow paragliders, instructors and employees at the Panda Paragliding Site. The victims' families have refused to allow autopsies and have decided to cremate the bodies in Bali. The ashes will then be taken back to South Korea. The incident occurred just weeks after a Saudi Arabian tourist went missing while swimming off Batu Belig Beach in Badung Regency on July 8. Despite a week-long search and rescue operation by authorities, he remains missing to this day. Last month, Juliana De Souza Pereira Marins, a 27-year-old Brazilian hiker, tragically died after falling into a 600-meter-deep ravine in Mount Rinjani National Park on nearby Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara. Marins fell at Cemara Nunggal, a narrow, treacherous section near the summit, on June 21. However, rescue efforts were severely hampered by poor weather and difficult terrain. Rescuers were only able to reach her on the night of June 24, when they found that she had already passed away. The slow rescue operation for Marins has drawn international scrutiny, particularly from Brazilian citizens, putting Indonesia's tourism safety under the spotlight.
Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Moment Brit tourist attacked by crowd with makeshift weapons after taxi row
A British tourist was attacked by crowd with makeshift weapons after a fight with a taxi driver and was then arrested by police. Brandon Joseph, 30, reportedly assaulted Herlindo Emmanuel Nino, 31, at a car park in the Badung district of the holiday island of Bali on May 15. The cabbie was said to have tried offering Brandon a ride but was allegedly met with two unprovoked blows to the face. It is claimed that Mr Joseph had got out of a white van and looked 'confused' before the altercation. 'The perpetrator hit the victim again on the lip until the victim's front teeth broke,' a police spokesman told Indonesian news outlet detikBali. Several other Indonesian drivers in the area swarmed Mr Joseph who was forced to retreat inside a van. Chaotic footage shows the shirtless Brit squaring off with a mob of locals before he was forced back with the crowd then pelting the van with stones and made threats with planks of wood. A voice was reportedly heard saying: "Don't damage the car. Please don't damage my car, sir, this is my car. If there's a problem, it's with the guest." At the same time, Mr Nino was seen in a red shirt in the video with blood coming down his face and then later police arrived to control the furious crowd. AKP I Ketut Sukadi, spokesman for the Denpasar Police, confirmed the incident saying that the taxi driver had "suffered several injuries". He said: "There was an assault against an online taxi driver committed by a foreign national from the UK in the Savaya parking area. "The attack happened at 8:30 am. At that time, the tall and muscular British citizen had got out of the car and looked confused so the taxi driver offered him a ride. However, without saying a word, the tourist suddenly punched him in the face. As a result, he suffered several injuries." AKP Agus Dharmayana, South Kuta police chief, said Mr Joseph was taken to the Bali Jimbaran Hospital to calm down. He was then due to be taken to the police station for interrogation. Police said they were investigating the cause of the clash. The British tourist had reportedly been staying in Canggu, an area popular with holidaymakers which is famous for its six-mile long beach.
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Shocking footage shows Brit beaten up by crowd holding weapons in Bali after he allegedly punched cabbie in the face
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS IS the shocking moment that a British tourist was beaten up by an armed crowd in Bali. The tense fight kicked off after Brandon Joseph, 30, allegedly punched a local cabbie in the face whilst on the island. 6 The video starts with a crowd attacking a man who is dressed in beige Credit: Viral Press 6 Brandon Joseph, the Brit who allegedly punched the cabbie, then enters the fight Credit: Viral Press 6 Herlindo Emmanuel Nino can be seen with blood pouring from his nose Credit: Viral Press In the video, Brandon Joseph can be seen running into a crowd of men in a bid to break up a fight between an unnamed man and the crowd. The crowd scatters and the unnamed man in beige sprints to safety while the crowd turns against Joseph. As the crowd began to regroup, Brandon reapproached them in an ominous warning to stay back. Throughout the scuffle, the locals can be heard to say: 'Go, go, go!' Eventually, the shirtless Brandon retreats to a white van while the crowd begins to hurl stones at him. A voice can be heard saying: 'Don't damage the car. 'Please don't damage my car, sir, this is my car. 'If there's a problem, it's with the guest.' Meanwhile, a local cabbie named Herlindo Emmanuel Nino, 31, can be seen clutching his face while blood streams out his nose. Reportedly, Brandon assaulted Herlindo in a car park in the Bandung district of Bali which kickstarted the fight. Enjoy a spot of swing Bali Allegedly, the cab driver had offered Brandon a ride home but had been met with two unprovoked blows to the face. Police later arrived to control the furious crowd. A spokesman for the Denpasar Police, AKP I Ketut Sukadi, said: "There was an assault against an online taxi driver committed by a foreign national from the UK in the Savaya parking area. "The attack happened at 8:30 am. At that time, the tall and muscular British citizen had gotten out of the car and looked confused so the taxi driver offered him a ride. 6 Brandon Joseph was arrested after the fight Credit: Viral press "However, without saying a word, the tourist suddenly punched him in the face. As a result, he suffered several injuries." According to the South Kuta Police Chief, AKP Agus Dharmayana, Brandon was taken to the Bali Jimbaran Hospital to calm down. From there, he will be taken to the police station for interrogation. Meanwhile, the authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fight. Brits have long been known for behaving badly in Bali, as many fly to the Indonesian province in search of sun, sand and partying. The island announced a raft of new laws aimed at curbing the 'naughty' behaviour of the Brits abroad which came into effect in March. The new legislation banned tourists from visiting temples for non-religious purposes, from swearing and from running any businesses on the island. A new tourist tax was enforced which requires visitors to pay £8 whenever they leave the island. One British boxer was arrested on May 3 after allegedly smashing his rented motorcycle into a local driver's vehicle. Liam Orne, 22, was visiting the island from Weston-super-Mare and allegedly began chasing the unnamed driver after the local began shouting at him. Eventually, the Brit was arrested at his hotel and local police have confirmed plans to charge him with assault - which carries a 5-year sentence in Bali. 6 Brandon could face a charge of assault, which comes with a 5 year sentence Credit: Viral News
The Sun
16-05-2025
- The Sun
Shocking footage shows Brit beaten up by crowd holding weapons in Bali after he allegedly punched cabbie in the face
THIS IS the shocking moment that a British tourist was beaten up by an armed crowd in Bali. The tense fight kicked off after Brandon Joseph, 30, allegedly punched a local cabbie in the face whilst on the island. 6 6 In the video, Brandon Joseph can be seen running into a crowd of men in a bid to break up a fight between an unnamed man and the crowd. The crowd scatters and the unnamed man in beige sprints to safety while the crowd turns against Joseph. As the crowd began to regroup, Brandon reapproached them in an ominous warning to stay back. Throughout the scuffle, the locals can be heard to say: 'Go, go, go!' Eventually, the shirtless Brandon retreats to a white van while the crowd begins to hurl stones at him. A voice can be heard saying: 'Don't damage the car. 'Please don't damage my car, sir, this is my car. 'If there's a problem, it's with the guest.' Meanwhile, a local cabbie named Herlindo Emmanuel Nino, 31, can be seen clutching his face while blood streams out his nose. Reportedly, Brandon assaulted Herlindo in a car park in the Bandung district of Bali which kickstarted the fight. Allegedly, the cab driver had offered Brandon a ride home but had been met with two unprovoked blows to the face. Police later arrived to control the furious crowd. A spokesman for the Denpasar Police, AKP I Ketut Sukadi, said: "There was an assault against an online taxi driver committed by a foreign national from the UK in the Savaya parking area. "The attack happened at 8:30 am. At that time, the tall and muscular British citizen had gotten out of the car and looked confused so the taxi driver offered him a ride. 6 "However, without saying a word, the tourist suddenly punched him in the face. As a result, he suffered several injuries." According to the South Kuta Police Chief, AKP Agus Dharmayana, Brandon was taken to the Bali Jimbaran Hospital to calm down. From there, he will be taken to the police station for interrogation. Meanwhile, the authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fight. Brits have long been known for behaving badly in Bali, as many fly to the Indonesian province in search of sun, sand and partying. The island announced a raft of new laws aimed at curbing the 'naughty' behaviour of the Brits abroad which came into effect in March. The new legislation banned tourists from visiting temples for non-religious purposes, from swearing and from running any businesses on the island. A new tourist tax was enforced which requires visitors to pay £8 whenever they leave the island. One British boxer was arrested on May 3 after allegedly smashing his rented motorcycle into a local driver's vehicle. Liam Orne, 22, was visiting the island from Weston-super-Mare and allegedly began chasing the unnamed driver after the local began shouting at him. Eventually, the Brit was arrested at his hotel and local police have confirmed plans to charge him with assault - which carries a 5-year sentence in Bali. 6 6
